The Agency has welcomed Zane Burnett as Executive Vice President of Digital Strategy. With over 15 years of real estate experience and an impressive background in PropTech, Burnett recently departed a leadership position at Rechat, an AI-powered proptech company, where he served as Vice President of Innovation and Insight, and led the firm in unprecedented growth and brand recognition. Zane’s arrival at The Agency has generated excitement and attention from thought leaders across the real estate industry. Check out Inman’s coverage here.
“I am thrilled to welcome Zane Burnett to The Agency’s leadership team. Having previously worked together while he was VP of Innovation and Technology at Alain Pinel REALTORS, I’ve seen firsthand his ability to drive transformative change,” said Rainy Hake Austin, President of The Agency. “Zane is a visionary leader and a well-respected professional in our industry, and we are eager to bring his expertise to The Agency. His deep knowledge and innovative approach will be invaluable as we continue to expand our digital capabilities and deliver best-in-class solutions for our agents and clients worldwide.”
In his new leadership position at The Agency, Burnett will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the brokerage’s digital strategy. Zane will leverage his years providing strategic guidance at brokerages, proptech startups, and tech organizations to drive innovation at The Agency, enhancing the brand’s digital presence, overseeing our in-house team of digital strategists, and delivering cutting-edge solutions for agents and clients alike. With a focus on AI, automation, and emerging technologies, he will spearhead initiatives that will be transformative in digital marketing, and operations, and elevate the overall client experience.
Prior to joining The Agency and his most recent role at Rechat, Burnett served as Chief Digital Officer to Willis Allen Real Estate, a luxury firm in Southern California.
With over 15 years of experience, he has served as an invaluable consultant to a number of organizations, including ActivePipe, and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Earlier, he was Vice President of Digital Innovation and Technology at Alain Pinel REALTORS, one of the nation’s largest luxury real estate brokerages in the San Francisco Bay area, which was acquired by Compass.
Burnett began his career as Vice President of Marketing and Technology at Fillmore Real Estate in Brooklyn, which at the time was New York City’s largest independent brokerage firm. He has served as an Advisory Board Member for Rutgers University’s Big Data program and was named a top business leader under 40 in San Diego Business Journal.
“I am honored to be joining such a forward-thinking and respected company like The Agency and to once again collaborate with Rainy Hake Austin and the exceptional leadership team,” said Burnett. “I have long admired The Agency’s commitment to innovation and its unwavering focus on empowering agents with best-in-class technology, strategies, and support. I look forward to building on the firm’s strong foundation of excellence, driving cutting-edge advancements in digital strategy and helping shape the future of our industry together.”
Welcome, Zane!
